Don’t let these credit card mistakes ruin your finances
Credit cards, when used responsibly, can enhance your financial life, allowing you to build your credit score, earn rewards, and more. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful …
Raleigh real estate: ‘If we are in a recession, it’s hard to tell’
If Raleigh had a report card showing the strength of its housing market, job prospects, quality of life, educational opportunities, and amenities, it would be …
Gaming literacy: A brief history of the jump
Everybody jumps. It’s a rule in video games. The jump is one of our most pervasive and beloved video game mechanics. All of our old …
How water can improve your sleep
We all know that drinking water is important. After all, our bodies are made up of nearly 60% water. However, sometimes it can be difficult …
The most equity-rich homeowners in America live here
Nearly half of U.S. mortgage payers own at least 50 percent equity, according to ATTOM’s Q2 2022 Home Equity & Underwater Report. This means that the balance of …
Can’t afford your RV anymore? Try doing this
Traveling in an RV (recreational vehicle) is a great way to see the country. It allows you to stop wherever and whenever you like, and …
US prescription prices are much higher than other countries
Depending on the country of comparison, U.S. residents are paying twice as much, three times as much or even more for their prescription drugs. Research by …
Does Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act do enough for climate?
The Inflation Reduction Act, a $430 billion bill passed by the Senate on Sunday, designed to combat climate change, lower prescription drug costs and raise some corporate …
Creamy Cajun chicken pasta
This creamy cajun chicken pasta combines juicy, perfectly blackened, smoky chicken breasts with a light cream sauce topped with fresh, acidic tomatoes and sliced green …
Hate your job? Try these tips before quitting
Most people hate their jobs. In fact, according to a study done by Gallup in 2017, only 33% of people are engaged in their work. …
Get clever with your next meal by sneaking some vegetables in there
Vegetables are really good for you! They’re rich in vitamins and minerals, not to mention fiber. But unfortunately, veggies aren’t particularly appealing to many kids (or …
Can you afford a home despite rising mortgage rates?
Mortgage rates have been going up, up and up in 2022, making homeownership more costly — even if house prices level off. In fact, consumers …
Is the tech industry really a good career path?
If long-term demand is any indication, technology is a good — or maybe even great — career. And the industry’s generous pay makes tech an even …
Dunkin’ fall menu to include blood orange cooler, nutty pumpkin coffee
Fall is arriving at Dunkin’ exactly one day earlier than last year! Dunkin’s fall menu, hitting shops nationwide on Aug. 17, includes returning seasonal favorites and some …
Study offers clear picture of US retirement savings
Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions a working adult can make. But a new study by Anytime Estimate shows that many …
5 true & terrifying cases of medical identity fraud
All types of identity theft are a pain, but none more so than medical identity theft. If a criminal steals your personal information for their medical …
The best states for retirement if you care about taxes
Many people consider relocating in retirement in order to reduce their cost of living and make their savings last longer. When weighing the pros and cons …
The most elaborate final meals in death row history
Some death row inmates aren’t just famous for their heinous crimes, but their elaborate and odd final meals. From requests for 12 candy bars with ice …
Every top summer song since 1958
Lizzo, Harry Styles and Beyoncé may be topping this summer’s music charts, but the joyful songs of summer go way, waaaaaaay back. Do you know what …
Why Elvis Presley is still making millions, 45 years after his death
Elvis Presley may have died 45 years today, but you would never know it by looking at the data. According to the streaming service Spotify, he …
Don’t let inflation spoil your kitchen renovation
Maybe you’ve just bought a house, or maybe you’ve had your house for decades and love everything about it — except for the extremely outdated kitchen, …
Is the US really facing stagflation?
After the United States recorded two consecutive quarters of negative growth in Q1 and Q2 of 2022, the Biden administration was quick to point out …
The real reason Sprite is ditching its green bottle
After 60 years, Sprite, the popular lemon-lime soda from Coca-Cola, is getting a new look. The revamp? Swapping from its translucent green bottle to a …
Considering selling your home to an ‘iBuyer’? Read this first
An iBuyer is a tech-based real estate company that uses data analytics and algorithms to value homes and uses a huge war chest of investor funds to …
These genius tips will save you both time & money
You know the saying that nothing in life is certain except death and taxes? There’s another pair of sure things in every life: time and money. …
Nut-free lunchbox snacks perfect for back-to-school
Nut allergies are a fast-growing portion of the population. Some 32 million Americans are affected by allergies in some way, and a large portion of those …
The most welcoming cities in the world
From the picturesque town of Bruges, Belgium to the sun and the sand of Nusa Lembongan in Indonesia, Booking.com’s list of Most Welcoming Cities on …
How to financially survive a layoff
When you are out of work, it can be difficult to navigate this new financial reality. It’s a surprisingly common occurrence, however: In a recent month, …
Is yet another fed rate hike coming? Money pro weighs in
Returns were positive across most asset classes in July, a welcome development after a tough June. Interest rates declined broadly on fears of a downturn, …
Health care is most expensive in these 20 US cities
The U.S. spent an all-time high of $4.1 trillion on health care in 2020, representing almost 20% of the gross domestic product. Unlike other countries, the …
